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Improving revenue cycle management in health care
A revenue cycle management system can help hospitals streamline administrative and clinical tasks. This tutorial explains how RCM software is affected by EHR use and ICD-10. Tutorial
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The role of ICD-10 codes in health IT
All corners of ICD-10 are covered in this guide including, but not limited to: ICD-10 implementation, transition to new codes, the impact on the U.S. health care industry and in-depth coverage from AHIMA 2011. guide
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AHIMA 2011 conference coverage
Hot topics at the AHIMA 2011 conference: ICD-10, coding and documentation. These information management concerns will impact meaningful use, too. guide
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FAQ: How should providers handle ICD-10 implementation?
The transition to ICD-10 is catching many health care providers off guard. This FAQ provides an implementation timeline and lists key points to discuss with software vendors. Tutorial
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FAQ: How will the transition to ICD-10 codes affect health IT?
As of Oct. 1, 2013, U.S. health care providers must use ICD-10 codes when they submit medical claims. This FAQ addresses what the transition means and how providers can prepare. FAQ
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HIPAA 5010 goes online: CIO's troubleshooting list
Health care CIOs played an integral part in HIPAA 5010 implementation. Now that it's online, they're helping finance monitor transactions and keep revenue streaming in. News | 04 Jan 2012
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Physician assistants look to expand EHR incentive eligibility
Despite their insight on clinical workflow, EHR use and implementation, physician assistants are on the outside looking in for the EHR incentive programs. Some want to change that. News | 15 Dec 2011
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AMA opposes implementing ICD-10; industry leaders react
The American Medical Association opposes ICD-10 and aims to seek an 'appropriate replacement,' but those who have invested millions in the switch say they won't change their plans. News | 18 Nov 2011
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Financial impact of ICD-10 transition hard to ignore
Even with the best laid plans, the ICD-10 transition may be rough for providers. To minimize the financial impact in the months after October 2013, place pressure on payers. News | 17 Nov 2011
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Easing ICD-10 adoption with coding, transcription systems
Transcription helps physicians improve documentation, while computer-assisted coding helps billing get the right ICD-10 code. That chain reaction could make ICD-10 easier to bear. News | 17 Nov 2011
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To gauge vendor's ICD-10 readiness, turn to its partners
When hospitals ask vendors if they are ready for ICD-10, they need to know if the vendors' partners are ready. After all, each software application has its own ICD-10 challenges. News | 14 Nov 2011
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Preparation for ICD-10 codes varies tremendously among providers
As the ICD-10 transition deadline approaches, providers face many hurdles. Some are more prepared than others. This five-part series examines what must be done, why and how. News | 14 Nov 2011
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ICD-10? The future is ICD-11. Keynotes focus on transitions, quality
While the U.S. transitions to ICD-10, the rest of the world is rapidly moving toward ICD-11, due in 2015. Also: AHRQ perspective on health IT and quality of care. News | 07 Oct 2011
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Educating physicians on ICD-10 changes eases transition
When it comes to using ICD-10, clinical staff will be at the front line. Training staff in a comfortable way and mapping old codes to new will make ICD-10 changes easier to bear. News | 30 Sep 2011
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Proper ICD-10 preparation combines technology, testing
Technology running back-end systems can enable ICD-10 preparation by giving the right space for new, extended documentation. Testing payer and vendor compatibility also matters. News | 29 Sep 2011
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To get meaningful use payments, urologists must address workflow
Urologists planning to attest for meaningful use must adapt to an electronic workflow. Choosing the right EHR system, and considering radiology, can make this transition seamless. Tip
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Successful ICD-10 implementation needs governance, end user buy-in
A smooth ICD-10 transition requires the support of senior management, which controls the purse strings, as well as end users, who must see the value of the extra work they must do. Tip
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Common health care data analysis methods
Data gleaned from business intelligence systems is useless if it's not easy to read. This tip describes four common methods of data analysis for clinical and financial data. Tip
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Health care business intelligence in a clinical setting
This tip discusses clinical uses of business intelligence systems including quality reporting, claims analysis, evidence-based medicine and patient registry analysis. Tip
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Considering EHR addendums: How to create and maintain policies
With the need for more accurate data on the rise, officials are studying how to best create EHR addendum policies. IT professionals at AHIMA 2011 provided some best practice tips. Tip
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For the record: EHR addendum policies a key AHIMA 2011 issue
An ONC Tiger Team is hashing best practices for making edits, or "EHR addendums." In some cases, it's transferring paper processes to EHRs; in others, brand new ways of thinking. Tip
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A quick look at iPad EHR systems
As iPad adoption among medical professionals climbs, EHR vendors are developing versions of their software for the iPad. Here's a look at key features of 11 such systems. Tip
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Digital signature technology can bolster health care data security
Digital signature technology, common in legal and financial firms, is catching on in health care data security. Learn how digital signatures help providers and what is required to implement them. Tip
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Moving paper EHR processes to electronic medical forms
Using Software as a Service to port paper processes to electronic medical forms can reap efficiencies for small practices: Here are steps for planning a migration. Tip
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SNOMED CT will be coming to EHR systems and patient records near you
Health care providers must standardize on the SNOMED CT clinical terminology by 2015. This tip examines that standard and how it folds into the new ICD-10-CM insurance coding system. Tip
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Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a code set that is used to report medical procedures and services to entities such as physicians, health insurance companies and accreditation organizations. CPT is used in conjunction with ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-C... Definition
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electronic medical billing
Electronic medical billing is the process by which a health care provider electronically submits a bill, or claim, to a health insurance company, or payer, for the rendering of medical services. Definition
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athenahealth Inc.
athenahealth Inc. is a Watertown, Massachusetts-based developer of Web-based electronic health record (EHR), electronic medical billing and medical practice management software for small and medium-sized physician’s offices. Definition
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HIMSS 2011 video: CEO Jonathan Bush on AthenaHealth's cloud EHR
AthenaHealth Inc. has a unique way of charging customers for its cloud EHR, billing and practice-management tools: Its rates are based on payer reimbursements. Video
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Improving revenue cycle management in health care
A revenue cycle management system can help hospitals streamline administrative and clinical tasks. This tutorial explains how RCM software is affected by EHR use and ICD-10. Tutorial
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HIPAA 5010 goes online: CIO's troubleshooting list
Health care CIOs played an integral part in HIPAA 5010 implementation. Now that it's online, they're helping finance monitor transactions and keep revenue streaming in. News
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To get meaningful use payments, urologists must address workflow
Urologists planning to attest for meaningful use must adapt to an electronic workflow. Choosing the right EHR system, and considering radiology, can make this transition seamless. Tip
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Physician assistants look to expand EHR incentive eligibility
Despite their insight on clinical workflow, EHR use and implementation, physician assistants are on the outside looking in for the EHR incentive programs. Some want to change that. News
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The role of ICD-10 codes in health IT
All corners of ICD-10 are covered in this guide including, but not limited to: ICD-10 implementation, transition to new codes, the impact on the U.S. health care industry and in-depth coverage from AHIMA 2011. guide
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AMA opposes implementing ICD-10; industry leaders react
The American Medical Association opposes ICD-10 and aims to seek an 'appropriate replacement,' but those who have invested millions in the switch say they won't change their plans. News
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Financial impact of ICD-10 transition hard to ignore
Even with the best laid plans, the ICD-10 transition may be rough for providers. To minimize the financial impact in the months after October 2013, place pressure on payers. News
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Easing ICD-10 adoption with coding, transcription systems
Transcription helps physicians improve documentation, while computer-assisted coding helps billing get the right ICD-10 code. That chain reaction could make ICD-10 easier to bear. News
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Successful ICD-10 implementation needs governance, end user buy-in
A smooth ICD-10 transition requires the support of senior management, which controls the purse strings, as well as end users, who must see the value of the extra work they must do. Tip
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To gauge vendor's ICD-10 readiness, turn to its partners
When hospitals ask vendors if they are ready for ICD-10, they need to know if the vendors' partners are ready. After all, each software application has its own ICD-10 challenges. News
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